Ranson Middle vs West Charlotte High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ranson Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students
West Charlotte High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,008 students
| Measure | Ranson Middle Charlotte, North Carolina | West Charlotte High School Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #460 of 469 | #508 of 528 |
| National rank | #15206 of 15,369 | #16254 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 757 | 2,008 |
| Enrollment | 757 | 2,008 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 25% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Charlotte High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.8 vs 8.5).
- •West Charlotte High School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 11%).
- •West Charlotte High School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 20%).
- •Ranson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 99.9%).
- •Ranson Middle does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.7).
- •West Charlotte High School is the larger school with 2,008 students compared with 757.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ranson Middle better than West Charlotte High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Charlotte High School ranks higher (13.8 vs 8.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ranson Middle and West Charlotte High School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ranson Middle: 757. West Charlotte High School: 2,008. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ranson Middle and West Charlotte High School rank in North Carolina?
Ranson Middle is 460th of 469 and West Charlotte High School is 508th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).